How to Get Admission to Delhi University Without a CUET Score?

The first priority of the majority of students in India is DU (Delhi University) and students go for the most popular programs like Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, and Bachelor of Business Administration. Students find it difficult to get admission at DU as the cut-off is very high and most of the students' dreams remain a dream but CUET (Common University Entrance Test) assists those students to get a chance to fulfill their dream of studying at Delhi University. 

Until 2022, admission at Delhi University was conducted on a cut-off basis and there was a huge competition most of the students didn’t get their desired program and specialization to offer a fair opportunity to students CUET was introduced by the NTA (National Testing Agency) to assists students in opting a university of their preference. 

Still, the cut-offs of Du remain very high and the competition has increased since CUET was introduced but even after that, students who have passed their 12th standard, still complete their dream of enrolling themselves under DU SOL (DU School of Open Learning) or NCWEB (Non-Collegiate Women's Education Board). 

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Yes students interested in DU SOL can get easily enrolled, as there is no entrance exam or exam test required to clear. DU SOL offers various certification courses, degrees, technical programs, and short-term certification courses, and studying under DU SOL benefits students, as after completing the first year at DU SOL, students are allowed to migrate themselves under the regular DU colleges. 

What is DU SOL

Education nowadays has become an essential need in everyone’s life and the quality of education is being updated and gradually getting better day by day, but the cost of it is increasing and most of the regions in our country didn’t get proper resources, quality education and it has become a major problem faced by them, to bridge this gap DU SOL has been worked as the perfect example of it. University of Delhi-School of Open Learning (DU-SOL) is a part of Delhi University which was established in 1962.

The programs offered under DU SOl include humanities, science, and commerce, whereas all the offered courses are under the implementation of NEP (New Education Policy) and the university has also implemented the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) 2022. DU SOL offers a flexible learning mode to students where they can gain knowledge and upskill themselves.

DU SOL Eligibility Criteria

Any candidate who passed their 12th board examination from a valid and recognized single board. Every program has its own eligibility criteria and it varies from one another for example BA (Hons) Economics requires a minimum of 60% score in 12 with mathematics and so on. There is no such age restriction for admission at DU SOL.

DU SOL upgraded and updated its curriculum and recently many new courses have been introduced under the university and for that compatible and skilled faculty has been hired. A majority of the programs at DU SOL have mandatory weekend offline classes but there is a relation to some, Students check it on the official website of the university. 

DU SOL has opted for the New Education Policy 2020 and simultaneously aligned with the Undergraduate Curriculum Framework (UGCF) curriculum. The main objective of them is to upskill the students and enhance their abilities with industry oriented skills and knowledge and build the students globally competent for the corporate world.

DU SOL Admission Process

Candidates interested in getting admission under DU SOL are required to check the eligibility criteria of the specific program they are opting for and start the admission process according to it further steps involved in the process are mentioned below:

Step 1. Firstly applicants are required to visit the official website of DU SOL and register themselves on the website in order to gain access to the admission portal.

Step 2. Once the registration process is done, the applicant will receive their login credentials to the admission portal.

Step 3. Applicants have to log on to the admission portal start filling out the application form and provide the required information with their qualifications, personal information, etc.

Step 4. While filling out the application form students are required to attach the documents mentioned in the form.

Step 5. When the application form is filled student must recheck their form for any mistakes and then they can go forward with the payment of the fee Students can pay the fee through UPI, Debit card, Credit card, Net Banking, etc.

Step 6. After payment of the fee, the applicant submits their firm and they must print out their application form for future reference.

Why DU SOL

There are many advantages of taking admission under DU SOL and it also benefits students in many ways for their growth and better future aspects, a few mentioned below:

Flexibility and time management - Students who are enrolled under a regular degree have a busy schedule and are occupied with their college work. Still, DU SOL offers flexibility to students and spare time to study professional courses or prepare for civil services exams for example SSC, UPSC, banking, Indian Navy, Defense, etc.

Affordability - Programs offered at DU SOL are designed by looking after the financial constraints faced by the students and the fee structure of every program is pocket-friendly and affordable for working professionals and students. Students can easily pay the fee and the university offers financial assistance including scholarship and EMI options.

No issue regarding attendance - The criteria of 75% attendance is the worst nightmare for every student enrolled in a regular degree program but there is no issue regarding attendance at DU SOL and the university does not obligate students to attend the weekend classes too.

No entrance exam - Students willing to get admission at DU SOL are not required to appear for any entrance exam or clear admission test, students can take direct admission to DU SOL. 

Degree earned from DU SOL has the same value - A degree earned from DU SOL holds the same value and recognition as a regular degree and organizations nowadays hire a candidate on the basis of their skills and talents rather than the degree and its mode where they have completed it. 

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